Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics - Full Time - Exempt - Day Shift - Ukiah Valley

Adventist Health • Ukiah, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast. Serves as a physician extender in primary care, primary care sports medicine, and orthopedic clinical settings. Specializes in the delivery of quality health care to patients of all ages and athletes of all skill levels.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree in athletic training or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' relevant experience: Preferred
• National Athletic Trainers Association Board certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate patient intake for medical and musculoskeletal conditions, including thorough history of condition or injury, chief complaint, pain level assessment, completion and review of past medical history, family history, social history and medication reconciliation.
• Performs appropriate physical examination based on patient history and chief complaint, including palpation of the affected area and unaffected area, range of motion testing, strength testing, manual muscle testing, dynamic muscle testing, myotome testing, dermatome testing, ligamentous stress testing and functional testing.
• Performs appropriate point of care testing and orders appropriate diagnostic testing or follow-up care, as directed by supervising physicians.
• Collaborates with supervising physicians to develop a detailed concussion care plan for each patient that includes academic and physical recommendations, based on clinical assessment.
• Documents all evaluation and testing factors appropriately.
• Supports physicians and other clinical/ancillary staff in daily patient care.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees